Hughes' Olympic Gold Shot Becomes Hockey Hall of Fame Icon

0:00You're listening to NHL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Jack Hughes became a hero at the 2026 Winter Olympics when the 24-year-old center scored for team USA 1 minute and 41 seconds into overtime. That shot sealed a 2-to-1 gold medal win over Canada on February 22. The puck from that defining goal quickly found a home in the hockey hall of fame. Those there say it was donated right after the tournament, complete with paperwork, and now sits under glass with video highlights playing above. It. Hughes first bent it a bit to ESPN, wondering why the hall had his puck. But he quickly added, he's honored, calling it the most special place in hockey, and Joe T has no plans to call them anytime soon. Back with the New Jersey Devils, teammates like Connor Brown and Coach Sheldon Keefe see a more assertive leader in Hughes. They credit his Olympic run for boosting his confidence, which is rubbing off on the whole lineup. This victory marked America's first Olympic men's hockey gold since the Miracle on Ice

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